Enrollment
478
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · California City, CA
California City Middle
Federal NCES profile for California City Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062523002042
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California City Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in California City · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for California
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
California City Middle has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California City Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in California City, CA.
School address
District: Mojave Unified · California
NCES ID 062523002042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California City Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at California City Middle
California City Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in California City, California, enrolling 478 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 93% of California schools and 31% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 478 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,134 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,509, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 142 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 478 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mojave Unified also operates California City High (604 students) and Robert P. Ulrich Elementary (503 students) alongside California City Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How California City Middle compares
California City Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
89.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,636
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 139 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
African American 33.5%
White 10.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, California City Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mojave Unified, which includes California City Middle.
$14,636
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.0%
State 46.9%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How California City Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| California City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert P. Ulrich Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hacienda Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mojave Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mojave Jr./Sr. High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to California City Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~478 students)
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Frequently asked questions about California City Middle
How many students attend California City Middle?
California City Middle has 478 students enrolled. It is a middle school in California City, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California City Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at California City Middle is 28.1:1, which is 31% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California City Middle?
78.6% of students at California City Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California City Middle?
The largest demographic group at California City Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in California City, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California City Middle?
California City Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California City Middle rank among public schools in California City?
By Resource Investment Index, California City Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in California City, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in California City on the city page.
Is California City Middle a good school?
California City Middle earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mojave Unified?
Besides California City Middle, Mojave Unified also operates California City High (604 students), Robert P. Ulrich Elementary (503 students), and Hacienda Elementary (497 students). See the Mojave Unified district page for the complete list.
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